Measles vaccination rates at public schools lowest in poorest areas
By Emily Hoerner Less than 90 percent of students at 14 Chicago Public Schools were vaccinated for measles last school year, according to data by
February 12, 2015
By Emily Hoerner Less than 90 percent of students at 14 Chicago Public Schools were vaccinated for measles last school year, according to data by
By Beth Lawrence According to the ASPCA there are an estimated 70 million stray cats in the United States. In the winter, stray cats need
By Sara Freund Leafless trees stretch their branches toward the gray sky like ageless giants at the Chicago Botanic Garden . The trees appear frozen still, but they
By Grace Eleyae Eating a healthy diet can be difficult in the winter because it’s harder to find produce at good prices. Two plant-based dieters talk about
By Tanni Deb Many parents introduce smartphones and tablets to their children as a teaching tool. However, a recent study says the educational benefits of mobile devices may
By Ramsen Shamon When Minnie Wilson, 64, was a child growing up in Bassfield, Miss., she grew accustomed to seeing things she considered supernatural. The
The availability of quality grocery stores in neighborhoods of lower socioeconomic status is scarce. There is a slow movement towards quality grocers expanding to less
By Lucy Vernasco What if there was a flower that could make you happy – not just as a thing of beauty but an object
By Lizz Giordano and Sarah Kramer Candidates for Chicago’s 10th Ward aldermanic seat called for more jobs and more police presence for the economically depressed Southeast
By Priyam Vora While the focus surrounding the current measles outbreak is on children, adults may need a measles vaccination too. THIS JUST IN The Illinois